April 23, 2020

Evaluation of the auxiliary diagnostic value of antibody assays for the detection of novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Testing and Treatment

• Yong et al assess the diagnostic values of different methods for detecting and estimating the SARS-CoV-2 infection of antibody assays in this study. Their findings suggest that antibody detection can be an effective supplementary indicator in diagnosing suspected cases with no detectable viral RNA, and in conjunction with nucleic acid detection in confirming the infection. 

Yong et al. (Apr 22, 2020). Evaluation of the auxiliary diagnostic value of antibody assays for the detection of novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Jour Med Virol.  https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.25919